Election Judges Needed for 2016 Presidential Election

Montgomery County’s Board of Elections is seeking registered voters to serve as election judges at polling places for the Presidential Primary Election to be held on April 26, 2016.

In accordance with the Election Code, to serve in this paid position on Election Day or during Early Voting, an election judge must be registered to vote in the State of Maryland. They must also be able to speak, read, and write the English language, and while acting as a judge must not hold, or be a candidate for, public or party office. In addition, election judges may not serve as a campaign manager for a candidate or as treasurer for any campaign financial entity.

In order to be placed in a precinct, you must complete both an online quiz and hands-on training. All applicants who are selected for these positions will be compensated at rates that vary based on the position, as advertised at www.777vote.org.

To apply online, or for more information, visit
www.777vote.org and select the Election Judges’ link. For other election information, call
240-777-VOTE, visit
www.777vote.org or the Maryland State Board of Elections’ website at
http://elections.state.md.us, or follow the Montgomery County Board of Elections on Facebook or Twitter.